‘It’s very fulfilling’: Annual Bluebird Run draws hundreds in support of mental health awareness

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Labor Day is more than a holiday for one Tallahassee couple — it’s a time to reflect on the life of their daughter, who struggled with mental health and tragically took her own life.

The Bluebird Run and Walk happens every year at the J.R. Alford Greenway, where Mary Bowers and Brookie B would spend their time walking together.

Brookie B took her own life in 2012 after years of mental health challenges, but her parents say seeing hundreds of people show up in support is rewarding…

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